South London Motorcycle show - Your help is required

[wpritchard-SERV "USR 01"]

 The South London Bike Show 2012
Venue: New Addington
Date:     21st April 2012


Event Objectives

-              Promote the benefits of further motorcycle training.
-              Reach as large an audience as is possible.
-              Create a fun day out for motorcyclists and interested non motorcyclists.
-              Raise money for the S.E.R.V. Blood Runners Charity.

Event Details

-              Riding Health Check (30 mins) to promote Enhanced Rider Training benefits.
-              Get On Free Ride Area â€" sponsored by Doble Motorcycles. (bring a non motorcyclist and book them on a free ride on the day get a free gift, this may be something we do exclusively or a combined voucher for all participating dealers)
-              Dealer Stands â€" demo bikes. Honda. Ducati, Aprilia, Kawasaki, KTM, Yamaha, BMW 
-              Food & Refreshments.
-              Classics and Specials? Prize for the best in show etc..TBC Invite various bike clubs to attend and compete.
-              Fire Bikes
-              Bike Safe
-              S.E.R.V display (Blood Runners)


Where do USR riders come  in?


We require USR riders to assist in running out Dealer Demo ride outs
To assist pleasecontact :-

Mark Jaffe
Phoenix Motorcycle Training Ltd
Phone: 0800 6126543
Mobile: 07967 224530

[STEM]

Wynne why dont you take the lead on this.
Go along find out what they have in mind, how many USR's they need and have they sorted a route out. It maybe a commercial enterprise, if so they should pay the USR's expenses.

We have done this several times before for P & H motorcycles and also we did if for M V Augusta a couple of years ago when they did a european tour.

STEM

[wpritchard-SERV "USR 01"]

Pleased to assist.

All volunteers please contact myself.

Many thanks

[Julian Barker [Giuliano] USR 10]

What does "We require USR riders to assist in running out Dealer Demo ride outs " actually mean?

[wpritchard-SERV "USR 01"]

Dealers allow the demo bikes to be taken out on a set route whilst been accompanied by a USR - ROUTE yet to be decided

[Grandma@TLB]

Similar to what we did at Ally Pally a few years ago for MV Augusta, they provided the bikes though Brutale's.

[Julian Barker [Giuliano] USR 10]

So it is a set route and the riders are lead? Just trying to classify what is involved as I know how some people behave when let loose on a demo bike and don't want to be anywhere near them!

[STEM]

Previously there has been two routes (short n long) we both lead and tail-end each of the rides. The companies that are organising the ride can insist you use their bikes.

[Julian Barker [Giuliano] USR 10]

That was what I was hoping for. You mean the USRs ride their bikes also?

[STEM]

Yep when we did it for M V Augusta I had a go on the bosses £18k Brutale really  nice bit of kit and a bit quick.

[Julian Barker [Giuliano] USR 10]

Most of those manufacturers have new auto models out this spring ...

[stevephi]

John J and I met with Mark and Wynne on Saturday, this is the plan.

The observed rides will leave at hourly intervals (10am -3pm) - they hope to have 10 riders per hour session, ideally split into five groups of 2 with a USR leading and a Senior Observer (LAM or KAMG) at the back - so a total of 4 on the road per group.

To make sure the groups don't tangle with each other, 2 groups will set off in opposite directions, the next group will set off aprox 5 mins later. The senior Observers are first aid trained (LAM obs. are, I think KAMG are too), so there will be assistance from them if required
5 USR's would be needed for each hourly trip, would be good to have 10 or even more if possible - give time for the first group to rest before heading off again.

We have been asked whilst not on the ride if we can 'assist' by walking about the show looking official. The car park will be run by the local youth on bikes program, CABS (http://www.cydt.org.uk/croydon-auto-bike-scheme/).
The route is about 40 mins and we will be given the route plan ahead of time â€" map and gpx/itn formats. Can arrange a suitable time to do a sighting lap.

Event opens to the public at 10am, we have been asked to assemble by 9am for a briefing.

As has been mentioned there are demo bikes available for people to ride, these are under the control of the dealers and the usual indemnity / deposit etc. which they have in place applies. If there is enough interest in riding a demo, we could ask if we could have a final lap ride on a dealer bike.

Please can you post up if you are able to assist? You might only be able to assist for a few hours; all help would be greatly appreciated.

The organisers do not know how many people will attend, however there is a limit to the number of people on the ride-outs so that will be under control, the worst thing for us is if it is under-subscribed and we may have a wait a while before the next outing.

[Johnj]

As Steve says, we had a good meeting with Mark following our Machine Control day. He made it clear that he is very keen to have our involvement to assist in the smooth running of this event.

We did ask about the financial status of the event and were informed that this is a non profit making event with all costs being met by the participtants.

Julian,

apparently, the new BMW 650cc auto will be there. This will be before it even hits the dealers!

JJ

[Johny]

Guys sounds like you had a good meeting and MCD.

[STEM]

Ok let's get together a list of USR's that can attend. I will ask Pen if she would kindly send out an email to those that don't visit this forum.

1. STEM

[Johnj]

1. STEM
2. John J

[Julian Barker [Giuliano] USR 10]

JJ, stop trying to tempt me with bikes I can't afford!

[I am of course already registered with BMW for an early test ride]

Stem - Not sure about this one have very little free time these days.

[stevephi]

1. STEM
2. John J
3. Steve P

[Grandma@TLB]

I have passed this on to KAMG, however may not be able to attend myself as I have not yet received confirmation if I will be needed for a Trainee Observer On The Road Workshop which is also taking place that day.

[Mr Rizla]

1. STEM
2. John J
3. Steve P
4. Mr Rizla

[Weaver@TLB]

He didn't but I did anyway!

[Johny]

1. STEM
2. John J
3. Steve P
4. Mr Rizla
5. Johny Brett

[Mr Rizla]

Sorry i have to withdraw, my Fazer just blew her engine so have no operational bike, apologies

[stevephi]

Oh dear Ken, hope you will be able to get sorted reasonably quickly and without too much expense.


1. STEM
2. John J
3. Steve Phillips
4. Johny Brett

[Johnj]

We're a tad thin on the ground for this event....anyone else?

John